2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,341 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 58 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Santa Fe | Accent |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3341 cc | 1341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |